This tea is both green and not green at the same time - so what is it really? And in fact it is fried. This is how Hojicha is translated from Japanese. Due to the special production process , Khodzich tea has everything else — taste, aroma, and useful properties. But all these differences from purely green and black relatives are only for the better.
The history of Khodzic tea
If a merchant from Kyoto had not decided to roast green tea in 1920, we would never have known this wonderful innovative drink. In the man's shed were older leaves and stems of the tea plant intended for disposal. The best young parts were ready for sale. But Japan at that time was experiencing economic decline, people had little money, and premium tea was not well bought. Therefore, the merchant thought about offering something more affordable for sale.
The experiment with roasting unnecessary remains gave an unexpected result: not only the inventor himself was delighted, but also everyone who tried the new drink with a delicate caramel aroma and a soft nutty-chocolate taste. No one had ever drunk anything like it before - trade went up.
Taste features
The taste of Khodzic can also resemble roasted marshmallows, sweet cocoa with cinnamon, caramel popcorn, fresh crust. Everyone finds something special in it — and it's a great opportunity to try something new for those who are fed up with everything. Also, if you don't like green tea, tasting Khodzic can magically change that.
And to make another discovery for yourself, our article "Red tea: we tell in more detail and choose to your taste" will help .
Types of Khodzhich
It must be said that not all Hojicha tea is created equal. Its taste depends on which parts of the tea plant are roasted and how strongly. The following varieties are usually used as the basis of Khodzhicha tea:
- Sencha (from young tea leaves);
- Bunch (from mature leaves);
- Karigane, or Kukicha (from tea leaves, twigs and stems).
Hojicha can also be divided into light, medium and strong roast.
You can learn more about the taste and aroma properties of Karigane from the article "Premium green tea Karigane - an exquisite healthy drink with a unique composition" .
For what and for whom it is suitable
Roasting tea leaves has another valuable consequence — the almost complete disappearance of caffeine and catechins, which add bitterness and astringency to the drink, and excitement to the body. Instead, pyrazine is formed, which relieves tension and strengthens the nervous system. Therefore, Khodzic is completely safe for babies and the elderly. It perfectly relaxes, does not irritate the stomach and has a good effect on digestion. So you can drink it immediately after waking up and in the evening, as well as after meals.
How Khodzhicha is made
The leaves of the tea bushes for this tea are not collected in the spring, as for others, but in late summer or early autumn. The amount of tannin in this period is more, and catechin is less.
Unlike other green teas, the leaves for Khodzic are not steamed, but dried and roasted at a high temperature (160–200 degrees) for several minutes. The process takes place in special machines similar to concrete mixers. In some cases, this is done in a porcelain dish or in a pan on charcoal. As a result, the leaves change color from green to brown.
For uniform roasting, the leaves are sorted by size, shape and quality. After cooling, the tea is packed or first ground into a powder.
Another favorite drink of millions is milk oolong. You can read about its unique characteristics in the article "Taiwanese tea: how to properly brew and store milk oolong" .
Useful properties
The main benefit of Hodzic is that it provides a feeling of relaxation. Also this tea:
- helps to lose weight;
- improves digestion;
- effectively fights caries and bad breath;
- supports immunity during colds;
- regulates blood pressure and cholesterol level.
Khodzhicha can be a good alternative to coffee, because it contains almost no caffeine, but is good invigorating in a natural way.
What is the difference between Khodzhicha leaf and powder
The difference between Hodzic leaf and powder is not significant, but may influence your choice.
Differences between loose leaf and powdered Khodzic tea
|
Type of tea by shape |
Taste |
Brewing |
Storage |
Useful properties |
|
Sheet |
deeper and more complex taste; baked crust, caramel, cocoa, marshmallow |
longer brewing time; perfect for iced tea |
preserves its taste qualities longer and better |
more stored nutrients |
|
Powder |
the taste is more intense, with an emphasis on one thing; fresh waffle, cinnamon, caramel, chocolate |
quickly dissolves in hot water; thick and rich drink |
quickly loses freshness, has a shortened shelf life |
higher concentration of antioxidants and vitamins, better absorbed by the body; even less caffeine |
Both types of tea have their own unique benefits and are used depending on personal preference and situation.
How to properly store Khodzic tea
To preserve the freshness, aroma and taste of Khodzic tea for a long time, you should use opaque dishes that close tightly or vacuum bags. Select a dry and cool place for brewing, protected from direct sunlight. So that the tea does not absorb extraneous odors, there should not be coffee or other smelly neighbors next to it.
Khodzic tea from Matcher.store
Would you like to try this unique tea? It is available in the Matcher.store assortment. By buying it from us, you get a guarantee of product quality and freshness. Our online store offers leaf and powder Hojicha, grown in Japan, Kagoshima Prefecture, which will leave you satisfied with every sip.
We also provide convenient shipping and payment methods. When ordering over 2,000 hryvnias, the package is delivered free of charge, and when you buy more than three packs of tea, you get a discount. There are also special offers for coffee shops. Contact us via Instagram or Telegram and we will be happy to help you make the best choice!
